Resources

Some of us prefer to read books, some prefer to research on the internet, and others, like me, prefer a combination of tools. I’ve prepared a list of resources that I consider to be most helpful in both categories. Enjoy!

Books

Winning Job Interviews by Dr. Paul Powers: Every job hunter needs this book; great advice, helpful tips and what mistakes to avoid

Becoming a Life Change Artist by Fred Mandell Ph.D. and Kathleen Jordan Ph.D.: outlines 7 creative skills to reinvent yourself at every stage of life. This is my favorite book on creative life transition.

Guerilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0 by Jay Conrad Levinson and David E. Perry:unconventional tips and tricks and tactics for landing your dream job

What Color is Your Parachute 2010 By Richard N. Bolles: the best selling job hunting book in the world, updated to today’s job market.

Me 2.0 by Dan Schawbel: how to build a powerful brand to achieve career success; how to manage your online image to find employment

Free Agent Nation by Daniel H. Pink: explains the major shift in employment from the days of the”organizational man” to today’s independent contractor.

Escape from Cubicle Nation by Pamela Slim: provides everything you’ll need to consider making the change from corporate employment to entrepreneur, from the nuts and bolts to the emotional aspects.

Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-2011: The Department of Labor’s comprehensive guide; includes job search, information on education and training, tomorrow’s jobs and information for the next 10 years

Job-Hunting Online by Mark Emery Bolles and Richard Nelson Bolles: a guide to message boards, joblistings, research sites, the underweb, counseling, networking, self-assessment tools, and niche sites.

Do What You Are by Paul D. Tieger and Barbara Barron: an overview of the best careers for the 16 different MBTI personality types.

200 Best Jobs for College Graduates by Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin Ph.D.

Best Jobs for the 21^st Century by Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin Ph.D.

300 Best Jobs without a Four Year Degree by Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin Ph.D.

Websites

www.careeronestop.org: Department of Labor site with information on trends, training, financial aid, state resources, and links to websites with career info

www.sba.gov: tools to help start, manage, and grow small businesses

www.startupjournal.com: The Wall Street Journal’s website for entrepreneurs with articles, how-to’s, advice, and resources

www.collegegrad.com: the #1 entry level job site with information with a large data base of employers looking for graduates and entry level personnel

www.collegerecruiter.com: a good site with entry level jobs and internships

www.acinet.org: newspaper and state employment services

www.linkedin.com: the #1 business networking site with an excellent search engine and many features for job seekers

www.quintcareers.com: articles on job-hunting, resumes, testing, career assessment, data on making a career change, top companies to work for, links to colleges and education resources

www.job-hunting.org: lots of information on job-hunting, using the internet effectively; many links to job search resources and industry journals

www.jobhuntersbible.com: official site for “What Color is Your Parachute”

www.careerwomen.com: leading women’s job boards

www.salaryexpert.com: salary reports for hundreds of job titles

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